The latest news and videos from the southern-hemisphere tournament involving teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan

Five Aussie backs to watch

RYAN VREDE looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Super Rugby tournament.

Lions’ big guns back for Kings

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has selected several players who were rested for last week's warm-up matches for their clash against the Kings on Saturday.

Five Aussie forwards to watch

RYAN VREDE looks at the big men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five Kiwi forwards to watch

MARK KEOHANE looks at the big men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five SA backs to watch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five SA forwards to watch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the big men who could make an impact in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Pocock back for Brumbies

David Pocock will captain the Brumbies in their first warm-up match, against the Highlanders in Queenstown on Friday.